Report sheds light on LIPA's rising rates
Photo credit: Ed Betz, 2011 | The 10-year increase in electric bills is highlighted in the context of LIPA's original mission statement to keep soaring rates in line. (2011)
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, at Cold Spring Harbor lab on Friday to tout the region's impressive use of state economic development dollars, had no comment on a study that castigated the Long Island Power Authority for its high electric rates and high-paid executives.
Cuomo said he hadn't read the report released last week by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, which reaffirmed what local businesses...